groundbreaking

adjective

Definition of groundbreakingnext
as in innovative
introducing new ideas or methods She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics. a groundbreaking new book

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Recent Examples of groundbreaking The county had been aiming to have a groundbreaking or ceremonial event for the square and tree in July as part of the 250th anniversary festivities, with plans to start construction after and complete the project in 2028. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Reaching the $10 billion TFFF target would tip a groundbreaking idea into a viable investment pathway for private investors. — Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 My father was really famous in the 1970s—a groundbreaking comedian and a household name. — John Blake, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 Amazon Leo’s service promises to be ‘groundbreaking,’ both in quality of service and affordability for consumers. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
  1. innovative
  2. creative
  3. original
  4. novel
  5. clever
  6. fresh
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  • For Telemundo and NBCUniversal, the tournament has been a great opportunity to test the boundaries of innovative broadcasting, digital and social media options and enhancements.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • The scale of this challenge calls for technical expertise, commercial collaboration, and innovative investment strategies.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of innovative
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  • When generative AI products like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion began threatening the creative software category in late 2022, Adobe converted the shift into a visible governance event within six months.
    — Kerry Huang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Eastern Shore Art Center Fairhope’s creative spirit is on full display at the Eastern Shore Art Center, where rotating exhibitions showcase regional artists alongside workshops, lectures, and community events.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of creative
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  • While Nielsen’s streaming rankings for the week of July 6 to 12 won’t be available for another month or so, early data from the measurement company puts The Five Star Weekend among the Top 5 original streaming series in that timeframe.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2026
  • The original case dates back to the early hours of May 8, 1981, when Sebold, then a Syracuse University freshman, was brutally raped in a park near campus.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
Definition of original
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  • Romero, who has been watching this year’s matches at bars in Mexico City, said she’s enjoyed trying new beers, especially those with novel ingredients like champagne yeast.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • Predictive machine learning is no longer a novel topic of conversation in healthcare.
    — Subba Rao Katragadda, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of novel
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  • Coors Light previously has found several clever ways around that, including the Coors Light bear.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Not your basic travel pouch, the Quince Dual-Compartment Toiletry Bag has a clever design that makes packing essentials effortless.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Definition of clever
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  • Add a bit of garlic and fresh herbs and the sauce is even better.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • The painful memory of the last citywide revaluation in 2021 is still fresh, with a broad cross-section of homeowners experiencing real estate tax bill sticker shock as residential property values soared in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
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